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I have been taken alendronate for a bit over a year and started a new year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936574/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Good evening @lashu Let's see if I can clear things up a bit. 1. Jaw pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934661/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

yes, antidepressants, specifically SSRIs can cause osteoporosis. Maybe others too but those are the most prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933093/

Discussion: Can long-term use of SSRIs possibly contribute to osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Good evening @lindaflu .......Welcome to Connect. Thanks for joining in August and especially for posting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932914/

Discussion: Would like to know people's experience using Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

If not already using it try adding turmeric to your diet - small amounts can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931423/

Discussion: How can I improve bone density when it hurts to move?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

@leeosteo, thanks so very much. I just ordered Great Bones 2 days ago and it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929858/

Discussion: Bone Coach - How do you know it works?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Agree but I also think that most doctors, including specialists, who claim to treat osteoporosis don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928465/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I had no reaction to my 1st. Injection done in my upper arm. Believe me I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927706/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Strontium makes your DEXA look better than it really is. Strontium replaces calcium in the bones...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926051/

Discussion: Forteo or Evenity - which to take?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Hi-- I'm in the 110 pound club, too. I'm approaching month 5 on Tymlos and I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924261/

Discussion: Dosage Adjustments On Tymlos Pen

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Your information is very helpful! My ND put me on .0375 mg of estradiol at first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922657/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

Oh what were your scores? I do see women who's doctor's wrote scripts for meds with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920821/

Discussion: I reversed osteoporosis without drugs

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Because of my history of overreacting to medications, I would only start if I could take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920479/

Discussion: My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Thanks, @kristie2. My surgeon said not to start it yet, even though I may not need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919249/

Discussion: Broken Bone: Can I Start Evenity if I Need Surgery?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

@me75 I could not tolerate Forteo at all, but have tolerated Tymlos because the dose is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916259/

Discussion: Has anyone been using Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

I'm underweight by the BMI chart. But as I mentioned, I'm that way my whole life....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912181/

Discussion: Young woman diagnosed with osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

@axeddie many of us see endocrinologists. @sophie03 I would not lift weights! I went from severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911961/

Discussion: Young woman diagnosed with osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

I have been on Prolia for 3 years and I don’t seem to have any negative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911828/

Discussion: Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Thank you once again for the helpful suggestions! I'm trying to stay as active as possible,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911817/

Discussion: Young woman diagnosed with osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Hi, I just had my first injections Aug 8, today is day 5 after. The first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911710/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

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